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AC779S firmware "update" to allow docking with DC112A docking cradle
Hi all, After finding out that I can use my Aircard 779S with the DC112A, I have docked it tonight, but the aircard does not "give up" its hotspot to the docking cradle. To provide more detail, here's what the manual states: When the Smart Cradle detects your mobile hotspot’s Internet connection, the Internet LED lights green and the Smart Cradle uses the mobile hotspot’s Internet connection. The mobile hotspot must have an active Internet service account. When your mobile hotspot detects that it is docked, the mobile hotspot LCD and home page indicate that it is docked in the Smart Cradle. The mobile hotspot uses the Smart Cradle’s more powerful internal 3G/4G antennas for better network coverage and charges itself through the Smart Cradle. The mobile hotspot disables its WiFi signal so that you can connect to the Smart Cradle’s stronger WiFi signal. Note: Some hotspots require a firmware update before they automatically disable WiFi when docked. If your mobile hotspot broadcasts its WiFi signal when docked, manually set up your mobile hotspot to disable WiFi. So, I would appreciate those who use or have used this combination (or any similar aircard) to let me know where I can find a firmware update for my AC779S that I can manually apply. Thanks for your help! Rob